Will operate more flights from Israel if needed: MOS Muraleedharan

Minister of State (MOS) Affairs, V Muraleedharan, stated on Tuesday that additional flights will be organized based on the evolving situation. He noted that five flights have already arrived in the past few days.

UK ANNOUNCES GBP 10M AID FOR PALESTINIAN CIVILIANS AMID CONFLICT

Addressing members of Parliament in the House of Commons, Sunak delivered a statement to reiterate the UK's condemnation of Hamas' actions in both Israel and Gaza

Meesho: 120 cr customer visits during festive season

Softbank-backed Meesho said on October 16 that its recent 10-day \"Meesho Mega Blockbuster Sale\" saw 120 crore client visits. For the first time ever, Meesho held a holiday sale in conjunction with Meesho Mall, a brand's online store that boasts a threefold increase in sales over the previous year.

REVENUES OF AUTO FIRMS GREW 10 % YOY IN Q2FY24, VOLUME GROWTH OF E2WS MAY SLOW DOWN

The report sees upcoming festive season, stable pricing environment across segments and improving sentiment in the rural and urban markets translating to demand for discretionary products

J Kumar infraprojects wins Rs 509 cr project in Lucknow

The infrastructure firm's rose 5% in trade and hit a new 52-week high on October 17 following the receipt of a letter of acceptance for a project worth Rs 509 crore, for which J Kumar Infraprojects is the lone bidder in receipt of the LOA.

Guwahati's unique retro music-themed puja pandal

Guwahati is buzzing with am anticipation as the Durga Puja festival draws near.

GLOBAL MARITIME INDIA SUMMIT: 10L CR INVESTMENT, 300+ MOUS EXPECTED

During the Global Maritime India Summit, over 300 MoUs and an investment of Rs 10 lakh crore are anticipated to be signed, according to Sonowal

Ambani's Jio Financial to launch loans

Jio Financial Services (JFS), a subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, is set to expand its financial offerings, aiming to become a comprehensive financial services provider in India's burgeoning market.

India urged to reject free data flows in UK trade deal

India should be cautious In Labout agreeing to free cross-border data flows in the proposed free trade agreement with the UK, according to think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

India's steel demand to grow 8.6%: Worldsteel

India's steel demand is expected to grow by a robust 8.6% in 2023, surpassing the global average growth rate of 1.8%, according to the World Steel Association (world-steel). This positive outlook comes after a 9.3% growth in 2022, showcasing the resilience of India's economy in the face of a high-interest rate environment. The growth is primarily driven by government infrastructure spending and a recovery in private investment. The construction and automotive sectors are expected to maintain their strong momentum, while the consumer durables sector, which has been affected by higher inflation and interest rates, is anticipated to improve in 2024.

PM MODI LAUNCHES MARITIME PROJECTS, INVITES INVESTORS TO BLUE ECONOMY

The Tuna-Tekra deep-draft terminal in Gujarat's Deendayal Port, a Rs 4,500 crore PPP project, aims to become a vital international trade hub, accommodating large vessels and facilitating Indian trade along the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC)

Delhi govt launches plantation drive to fight pollution in winters

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai initiated the second phase of a significant sapling plantation drive in the city on Monday

IOC votes to include Cricket's at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Cricket will be a part of the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 and will make its return after 128 years to the multi-sport extravaganza, announced the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday

'Cong will continue 'Appeasement' if they win in C'garh'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made scathing allegations against the Congress party during a rally in Rajnandgaon city, targeting their alleged indulgence in “appeasement” politics for securing a vote bank, especially if they were to regain power in Chhattisgarh following the upcoming assembly polls. The elections are slated for the next month

NEWSCLICK EDITOR, HR HEAD MOVE SC AGAINST UAPA CASE

The Delhi High Court rejected their appeals challenging both their arrest and the subsequent police remand order in the case under anti-terror laws filed against them

Money Laundering Probe: ED Attaches Over Rs 315 crore Worth Assets Against Ex-NCP MP, Ors

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday said that it has attached assets, including land, windmills, silver and diamond jewelry, and bullion, with a total worth exceeding Rs 315 crore in connection with an alleged bank fraud-linked money laundering investigation involving a former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Member of Parliament (MP) from Maharashtra, his family, and their businesses

DELHI COURT ISSUES NBW AGAINST NIAL MD IN RS 3 CRORE CHEQUE BOUNCE CASE

A Delhi court recently issued a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against the Managing Director (MD) of Nellore International Airport Limited (NIAL) due to his nonappearance in a three crore rupee cheque bounce case

Allahabad High Court Acquitted Surendra Koli In 12 Cases, Moninder Pander In 2 Cases, Sets Aside Death Sentence Nithari Killings

The Allahabad High Court in the case observed and has acquitted prime suspect Surinder Koli in 12 cases concerning the 2005-2006 Noida serial murders case i.e., the Nithari case

SC ISSUED NOTICE TO KARNATAKA DY CM DK SHIVAKUMAR ON CBI'S PLEA IN DISPROPORTIONATE ASSETS CASE

The Supreme Court in the case Central Bureau of Investigation v. DK Shivakumar observed and has issued the notice in the petition moved by the Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI wherein challenging the decision of the Karnataka High Court’s to stay an investigation against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case

Cooperation in Indo-Pacific is in interests of India and Vietnam: Jaishankar

On Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region is in the shared interests of India and Vietnam as he underlined the significance of ASEAN centrality and highlighted the contribution of the Quad grouping

INDIA TO SKIP CHINA'S BRFIC FOR A 3RD TIME

The two-day Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRFIC) is being held by China amid criticism that the loans amounting to billions of dollars for unsustainable projects turned out to be debt traps for smaller nations like Sri Lanka, driving them into a deep economic crisis

Rite Water Solutions receives EUR 7.5 m investment from Incofin's (W2AF)

India, October 16, 2023: Rite Water Solutions (India) Private Limited, specializing in potable water and water quality improvements solutions receives a first of its kind investment of EUR 7.5 million from Incofin Investment Management’s Water Access Acceleration Fund (W2AF), a first in India as well as in the drinking water space

Swiggy Increases food delivery platform fee to Rs 3, Up by 50%

The fare was first raised in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, and afterwards it was extended over the entire nation. Swiggy currently offers a Rs 2 discount after charging a Rs 5 platform fee, hinting that the fee may increase further. No matter the order value, the business started charging a platform fee to its clients in April

Flipkart's 'Big Billion Days' sees 1.4 bn visits

During its Big Billion Days holiday sale, which was held between October 8 and 15 this year, e-commerce behemoth Flipkart broke a new record with 1.4 billion client visits

Tata Motors targets cash positivity with Jaguar Land Rover

Tata Motors is on pace to become a zero net debt firm for both Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR) and its domestic business in 2023–24 and the following fiscal year, respectively

APPLE'S INDIAN MAP PROVIDER RIVALS GOOGLE MAPS

A Mark Mobius-favored Indian navigation company’s stock has increased by 50% in the past six months as demand for its mapping service increases

PVs sales up 1.8% in Sept 23, dispatches of PVs, 3Ws in Q2 highest ever: SIAM

India’s automobile industry posted 1.8 per cent growth on-year in wholesales of passenger vehicles at 3.61 lakh in September and the highest ever sales in the July-September quarter, riding high on the festive stimulus injected by positive purchasing sentiments, all-round economic growth of the country and conducive Government policies

AIRLINES PROTEST ADANI AIRPORT FEE HIKE

Increased charges for charter flights during ICC Cricket World Cup sparks backlash from airlines, government intervention sought

Government considering review of basmati rice

The Indian government is actively considering a review of the minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice, currently set at $1,200 per tonne, in response to concerns from the rice industry

Indian government extends commercial pilot license validity

The Indian government has implemented a significant change in the aviation sector by extending the validity of Commercial Pilot Licenses (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot Licenses (ATPL) from five years to ten years